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Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama Workshops 2015

Photos from Skye Humphries and Naomi Uyama’s workshops held on Friday, November 27 to Sunday, November 29, 2015.

Skye & Naomi Lindy Hop Weekend: Last Week for Discount Prices!

Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama performing at Uptown Swing Dance at Boston Tai Chi with the Gordon Webster Band (12/13/2011)

The Skye Humphries & Naomi Uyama workshops are coming soon on November 27-29! This is the last week to register at discount prices, expiring Wednesday, November 18!

It will be possible to register after November 18 and at the door at full prices, space permitting.

Workshops will be held at Lower Falls Community Center in Newton. The most beginner classes are scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Prior Lindy Hop experience is needed for the Friday evening and Sunday afternoon classes (except for the Solo Jazz which is open to all levels). There will be something for everyone and a variety of topics covered including fundamentals, variations, rhythm, footwork, solo Jazz and Charleston.

Balances are currently fairly good for all classes.

For those really looking for a challenge, you will enjoy the partner routine class to end the afternoon on Sunday. If you don’t have a partner, you may be able to find one at the workshops.

Skye and Naomi are two of the must popular instructors on the scene today and they are looking forward to being back in Boston!

Check the website for details.

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Uptown Swing November 28 with the Gordon Webster Band!

The Skye & Naomi weekend also brings us another fantastic Uptown Swing Dance with the always amazing Gordon Webster Band. In addition, Skye & Naomi will be treating us to a performance. Be prepared to have an awesome night!

The atmosphere is fun and friendly and beginners are very welcome! KI is a beautiful large space with a smooth wood floor and a convenient location on Harvard Street in Brookline near Coolidge Corner.

Bring your friends and introduce them to the joy of dancing!

If you are planning to attend, please respond on the Uptown Swing Facebook Event page. Thanks!

Uptown Swing Dance information and directions.

Hop to the Beat Performance at Cambridge Friends School Hop to the Beat Dance (11-April-2003)

Hop to the Beat Collegiate Shag Performance (11-April-2003)

Hop to the Beat Collegiate Shag performance on Saturday, April 11, 2003 at the Cambridge Friends School Hop to the Beat Dance, Cambridge, MA.

New HTTB Classes on Sundays and Mondays

Hop to the Beat Class The fall lineup for new classes is set! Classes will be starting on Monday, September 14 at Ruggles Baptist Church in Boston on Beacon Street, not far from Kenmore Square. Due to some scheduling conflicts, Sunday classes will be starting on October 4 at the Lower Falls Community Center in Newton.

There are classes for all levels, no partner required as classes will rotate. The Level 1 and Level 2 classes each have 7-8 different sessions and are designed to be taken multiple times covering new topics with each one. It is okay to start with any session.

Monday Fall Session One (6 weeks)

Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1
Lindy Hop Level 2

Monday Fall Session Two (6 weeks)

Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1
Shagamania
Collegiate Shag and St. Louis Shag

Sunday Fall Session (6 weeks)

Beginner Swing/Intro to Lindy Hop Level 1
Lindy Hop Level 2
Exploring the Possibilities

The first Monday fall session and Sunday session are now up and open for registration.

Free parking available as well as near public transportation. Singles and couples welcome.

Full class details.

HTTB 20th Anniversary Celebration at Uptown Swing

This September marks the 20th anniversary of Hop to the Beat and we’ll be celebrating at the next Uptown Swing dance on Saturday, September 19. We are exciting to have Gordon Au and The Grand St. Stompers from NYC joining us for their first appearance at Uptown Swing! We’ve wanted to have them at our dance for ages and finally have just the occasion to make it happen.

Plus we’re reuniting the Hop to the Beat Dancers. We did all kinds of performances and gigs together which provided some really fun as well as “interesting” experiences:-) Our HTTB performance will be an updated version of our latest class routine from the spring combining us all into one big happy group.

HTTB was started for one reason, which was to spread our love of Lindy Hop. It is still why it exists today. We hope you will join us as we celebrate 20 years of joy, passion and Lindy Love!

Full Uptown Swing details.

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Skye & Naomi Weekend

Syke Humphries & Naomi Uyama performing at Uptown Swing Dance with Gordon Webster (11/29/2014)

Information is now up and registration is open for the Skye & Naomi weekend, November 27-29. This is the 8th time with this dynamic duo along with the always amazing Gordon Webster featured at Saturday’s Uptown Swing Dance. Every time this weekend somehow just gets better and better and is surely one of the best highlights of the year!

There is a full schedule of Lindy Hop workshops with classes for all levels. All classes will be held at the Newton Lower Falls location.

Check out the special FULL PACKAGE early bird discount available through September 23! If you register by August 26 (for all registration options), you can take advantage of a 4 part installment plan to make your payments online.

Check the website for details.

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Beantown Camp Registration & Housing Update

Beantown Camp is only days away! Get ready for an awesome adventure!

Registrations are still being accepted, although time is growing short! If you are planning to attend and have not yet completed a registration, please do it ASAP!

If you are interested in housing on campus, there are still singles and doubles available in Marblehead. All other housing options are sold out!

Join the Beantown Camp 2015 Facebook event.

Beantown Camp Dance Announcement

Beantown Camp This year there will unfortunately not be any open dances as in the past. It has been a difficult decision to make as we enjoyed offering the opportunity for everyone to join in, even if for just a little bit of Beantown fun. The bottom line is that we are close to capacity! We are still able to accept a limited number of new registrations.